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Mandela Day 2025: Nelson Mandela in United Nations.(Credit: X/@ONUBrasil)

Nelson Mandela International Day 2025: Date, history, significance, inspiring quotes — all you need to know

July 18, 2025 9:12 am

Nelson Mandela International Day 2025: The day recognises Mandela’s values and his dedication to the service of humanity and acknowledges his contribution to the struggle for democracy internationally.

Do you say Thums Up or Thumbs Up? How the Mandela effect fuels miscommunication and misjudgements

April 22, 2025 2:28 pm

One example is that of Amitabh Bachchan’s famous dialogue from the film Shahenshah, where people think he is saying, “Rishte mein toh hum tumhare baap lagte hain”, when upon closer listening, one can hear him saying, “Rishte mein toh hum tumhare baap hote hain.”

Nelson Mandela, renowned for his peaceful resistance against the oppressive apartheid regime in South Africa, was an anti-apartheid activist, politician, and statesman who served as the first president of South Africa from 1994 to 1999. He was the country's first black head of state and the first elected in a fully representative democratic election.

International Mandela Day 2024: Inspiring quotes by Nelson Mandela

July 18, 2024 12:48 pm

Mandela's legacy serves as an inspiration for people across the globe to take action and make a positive impact in their communities. Here are some of the most inspiring quotes to read on International Nelson Mandela Day.

Mandela Day 2024: Nelson Mandela in United Nations.(Credit: X/@ONUBrasil)

Nelson Mandela International Day 2024: Date, history, significance and timeline; all you need to know

July 17, 2024 10:56 am

Nelson Mandela International Day 2024: This year, the theme, "It's still in our hands to combat poverty and inequality," resonates deeply with Mandela's lifelong commitment to social justice.

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Delhi: Plan to install 50-ft-tall Gandhi statue on Nelson Mandela Marg dropped

July 09, 2024 9:50 am

The Nelson Mandela road connects parts of Munirka and goes towards Vasant Kunj and other parts of South Delhi.

ANC party that freed South Africa from apartheid loses its 30-year majority

June 01, 2024 6:27 pm

With nearly 99% of votes counted, the once-dominant ANC had received just over 40% in the election on Wednesday, well short of the majority.

Mandela auction suspended amid row over heritage

January 30, 2024 7:24 pm

Seventy personal items of the former South African president were set to go under the hammer in New York in February.

Apartheid chronicler Ernest Cole's photos on show in Germany

June 02, 2023 3:45 pm

Ernest Cole was the first Black photojournalist to document the violence and atrocities of the apartheid regime in South Africa. His works are now on show in Germany.

Winnie and Nelson: new book paints a deeply human portrait of the Mandela marriage and South Africa's struggle

May 18, 2023 3:52 pm

Winnie and Nelson were consummate performers who wanted the story of their marriage to tell the story of South Africa's struggle for freedom

Gandhi statue for Delhi's Nelson Mandela road phased out due to 'weight issue', PWD plans new one

May 09, 2023 11:03 am

PWD has now added the "Gandhi statue" in the scheduled items under which the contractor will first consult IIT Delhi to vet the design, following which a new "giant" statue will be sculpted again.